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Mountain/Foothills Discussion and Observation Thread

Glad to see this thread. Heading to Snowshoe after Christmas. Was pretty bummed after the storm took a bad turn but still hoping they get some decent snow out of it.
 
The wind down here in the French Broad Valley wasn't bad, stayed under 40 mph while Raleigh reported a 54 mph wind gust. A bit unusual. 3 degrees IMBY with the wind picking up compared to this afternoon.
 
Any suggestions for a good spot to set up for this weekend's possible snow? I was thinking maybe somewhere between Roan Mountain TN and Banner Elk? Hoping for some input from you guys that know the micro climates up there. Thanks!
 
Wrong Side of 85 in CLT said:
Any suggestions for a good spot to set up for this weekend's possible snow? I was thinking maybe somewhere between Roan Mountain TN and Banner Elk? Hoping for some input from you guys that know the micro climates up there. Thanks!
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You're spot on. Anywhere from Elk Park, Banner Elk, or Beech Mountain. I miss that area so much, its been some years since I've been.
 
Wrong Side of 85 in CLT said:
Any suggestions for a good spot to set up for this weekend's possible snow? I was thinking maybe somewhere between Roan Mountain TN and Banner Elk? Hoping for some input from you guys that know the micro climates up there. Thanks!
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Carvers Gap near Roan Mountain on the NC/TN line is a great spot for a hike in the snow if you can make it up there on NC Highway 261. It's about a 2-2.5 hour drive from Charlotte and sits at 6,000 feet elevation. There's parking right off of 261 where the Appalachian Trail crosses. I went back in early February 2020. It was raining in Spruce Pine and Bakersville, but Carvers had about 6 inches of snow on the ground with a snow and sleet mix falling. The NC side of 261 was cleared but the TN side right past the parking area was completely snow covered.
 
CltNative90 said:
Carvers Gap near Roan Mountain on the NC/TN line is a great spot for a hike in the snow if you can make it up there on NC Highway 261. It's about a 2-2.5 hour drive from Charlotte and sits at 6,000 feet elevation. There's parking right off of 261 where the Appalachian Trail crosses. I went back in early February 2020. It was raining in Spruce Pine and Bakersville, but Carvers had about 6 inches of snow on the ground with a snow and sleet mix falling. The NC side of 261 was cleared but the TN side right past the parking area was completely snow covered.
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There’s a nice grove of pine trees if you walk up the trail from the parking area on the left side of the road. Took this picture when I was there in 2020. The trail on the right side of the road has more open areas and seems to get more foot traffic, but really has a nice view in clearer weather.

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CltNative90 said:
There’s a nice grove of pine trees if you walk up the trail from the parking area on the left side of the road. Took this picture when I was there in 2020. The trail on the right side of the road has more open areas and seems to get more foot traffic, but really has a nice view in clearer weather.

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Thanks for the responses!
 
I’m having my alternator rebuilt on my Dodge 2500. Should be ready by tomorrow but in the off chance it isn’t and I have to drive my wife’s 2wd Saturday who is going to come tow me out if I get stuck?
 
Jimmy Hypocracy said:
I’m having my alternator rebuilt on my Dodge 2500. Should be ready by tomorrow but in the off chance it isn’t and I have to drive my wife’s 2wd Saturday who is going to come tow me out if I get stuck?
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I know a guy in Lake Toxaway ?

Don't ask me how I know
 
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust,
Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck,
Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick,
Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser,
Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville,
and Stecoah
340 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of up to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as
45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph.

* WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee
border.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Saturday.
 
ajr said:
Heading up to Beech today - anyone there with prelim reports?
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How it looking up there? How are the roads? Mountain webcam looks like a pretty epic NW flow day
 
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Snowing moderately here at about 2000ft above Pittman Center just north of Gatlinburg on Hwy 321. Really started piling up after dark. Roads caved and going on 2 inches on the deck! Solid win for me!
 
Beech is beautiful today — careful driving up. Took about an hour to get here from Banner Elk
 
ajr said:
Beech is beautiful today — careful driving up. Took about an hour to get here from Banner Elk
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Just got back to Boone from Beech. Totally different world up there. Seems like there was at least 10” of blowing snow. Tried to do some sledding but it was too cold. We lasted 25 minutes and had to leave. True blizzard up there.
 
FallsLake said:
Here’s a pic of the Beech Mountain sledding hill. It was brutal up there.
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You’re damn right it was. Last night being stuck on the chairlift for 5 minutes at the summit was easily one of the coldest moments of my life. That wind was unreal.
 
strongwxnc said:
Heading up tomorrow with the family to do some sledding at this place!
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Beech Mountain has a municipal owned sledding hill. Should be a lot calmer (less windy, warmer) than when I went. It's free but parking cost $3. Word of advice, pay the $3 (..pay online through your phone). If you don't, they have a person walking around and they'll charge you $25.
 
FallsLake said:
Beech Mountain has a municipal owned sledding hill. Should be a lot calmer (less windy, warmer) than when I went. It's free but parking cost $3. Word of advice, pay the $3 (..pay online through your phone). If you don't, they have a person walking around and they'll charge you $25.
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Thanks! Web Link or code/qr at the parking lot?


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